Chief Operations Officer (COO)

The Chief Operations Officer (COO) directs the food sourcing, transportation, logistical, and warehouse operations of the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona across all CFB sites. As a member of the senior leadership team, the COO promotes a work culture that is participatory and collaborative across CFB’s diverse stakeholder groups and constituencies, helping to lead culture changes congruent with CFB’s values and strategic direction. The COO will provide the structure and processes necessary to manage the organization’s current operational activities and projected growth, while also being a key partner in implementing the organization’s strategic plan. The COO’s effectiveness will be evaluated by standard, benchmarked operating metrics of efficiency, effectiveness, and mission-impact. This position is responsible for the safe acquisition, storage, and distribution of food, and must follow food safety best practices in accordance with industry standards.

Opportunity type

Job

Job responsibilities

Establish and maintain positive relationships with all key funding sources.

Provide leadership and direction to the team to create an environment of continuous improvement and learning.

Budget and account for the execution of operations activities all areas of CFB.

Bachelor’s Degree is required, plus 5 - 7 years of progressive operations experience, or a combination of education and experience that will provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities in place of management experience.

Non-profit experience is preferred.

Ability to handle small, specific details and duties while still developing and maintaining a broad perspective of the organization’s vision, goals and accomplishments.

The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona responds to the root causes of hunger and seeks to restore dignity, health, opportunity and hope to people living in poverty. Our mission is to change lives in the communities we serve by feeding the hungry today, and building a healthy, hunger-free tomorrow.

The Community Food Bank relies on over 130 employees and hundreds of community volunteers to ensure that the people of Southern Arizona have access to the food and programs they need. The food bank is based in Pima County and also serves Cochise, Graham, Greenlee and Santa Cruz counties.

Additional information

The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona has been rated as a "Best Non-Profit to Work For" for the past eight years. We are a values-driven organization, and are regularly looking for talented people to help us carry out our mission in southern Arizona!

The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona is committed to providing employees with an environment in which the Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Collaboration, Excellence, Innovation, and Social Justice are supported and encouraged.

The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona works diligently to maintain a culture of fairness, responsibility, trustworthiness and teamwork to advance our mission: We change lives in the communities we serve by feeding the hungry today and building a healthy, hunger-free tomorrow.